FDNY loses hundreds to 9/11-related illnesses, equal to deaths on that day
The department says it has now lost the same number of firefighters, EMTs and civilian members to 9/11-related illnesses as it did on the day of the attacks.
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The department says it has now lost the same number of firefighters, EMTs and civilian members to 9/11-related illnesses as it did on the day of the attacks.
The department says it has now lost the same number of firefighters, EMTs and civilian members to 9/11-related illnesses as it did on the day of the attacks.
Dozens of firefighters responded to the scene.
Three people were hospitalized after a massive fire tore through an apartment building in Brooklyn. Dozens of people were displaced. CBS New York's John Dias reports.
The number of deaths is now at 343. That's the same number of firefighters who died the day the towers fell.
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Tuesday, he talked to first responders at Ten House fire station near the World Trade Center site.
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The fire department hopes the new law will help cut down on fires.
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All died of illnesses related to their work in the rescue and recovery efforts at Ground Zero on 9/11.
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The FDNY says the boat caught fire after crashing into a pillar in the area just before 6 p.m. Tuesday.
FDNY officials said aside from the excessive heat, they also faced limited water hookups in the area.
Five firefighters were treated for injuries, mostly fatigue, after battling the blaze late Monday night. CBS New York's John Dias has the latest from officials on the scene.
The fire was brought under control around 2 a.m. Tuesday. Now, crews are working to put out hot spots that flare up. CBS New York's John Dias has the latest from the scene.
No injuries have been reported, but officials say it will be a delicate operation to put the four-alarm blaze out because of hazardous materials in the warehouse. CBS New York's Lisa Rozner has the latest.
The cause of the fire is under investigation, but neighbors say they saw cables sparking.
Several people were injured and multiple rescues had to be made when flames tore through a home in Queens on Friday. CBS New York's Kristie Keleshian reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3EnGVl6
Fire service history is on display at the museum on Spring Street, and 9/11 is what gives it its heart.
Daniss Jenkins scored 18 points in his last game as a two-way player and the Detroit Pistons routed New York 118-80 on Friday night to end the Knicks' winning streak at eight games.
After their building managers were arrested on fraud charges, tenants in Queens say their apartments were left in chaos.
President Trump late Friday addressed a video posted to his social media account that included a racist depiction of Barack and Michelle Obama as apes, telling reporters he didn't see the part that showed the former president and first lady.
Police say Amira Aminova, 11, died Thursday after she was struck by a school bus while crossing the street in Bath Beach, Brooklyn.
Mount Sinai and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield failed to reach a contract agreement by Dec. 31, which means about 9,000 Mount Sinai physicians are no longer considered in-network.
After their building managers were arrested on fraud charges, tenants in Queens say their apartments were left in chaos.
Police say Amira Aminova, 11, died Thursday after she was struck by a school bus while crossing the street in Bath Beach, Brooklyn.
Mount Sinai and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield failed to reach a contract agreement by Dec. 31, which means about 9,000 Mount Sinai physicians are no longer considered in-network.
New York City and the Tri-State Area are preparing for what is expected to be the coldest weather of the season so far this weekend.
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Parts of New York and Connecticut could see snow Friday into Saturday. A First Alert Weather Day is in effect for the weekend due to dangerously cold temperatures.
Bundle up — New York City and the Tri-State Area's stretch of dangerously cold weather continues, and it's sticking around longer than anyone would like.
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Forecasters are watching for a chance of snow this weekend in New York and New Jersey as harsh winter weather conditions continue.
The First Alert Weather Team is tracking a storm that could bring snow to the New York and New Jersey area. Frigid temperatures will last throughout the week.
New York City and the Tri-State Area are preparing for what is expected to be the coldest weather of the season so far this weekend.
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The entire Tri-State Area will be under an Extreme Cold Warning as dangerously cold temperatures settle in, along with some snow.
After a portion of the Keansburg Fishing Pier crashed into the Raritan Bay, there's now concern at other marinas and piers that are being hit by ice chunks.
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The entire Tri-State Area will be under an Extreme Cold Warning as dangerously cold temperatures settle in, along with some snow.
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Parts of New York and Connecticut could see snow Friday into Saturday. A First Alert Weather Day is in effect for the weekend due to dangerously cold temperatures.
President Trump late Friday addressed a video posted to his social media account that included a racist depiction of Barack and Michelle Obama as apes, telling reporters he didn't see the part that showed the former president and first lady.
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Mount Sinai and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield failed to reach a contract agreement by Dec. 31, which means about 9,000 Mount Sinai physicians are no longer considered in-network.
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After their building managers were arrested on fraud charges, tenants in Queens say their apartments were left in chaos.
Harlem's Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture centennial anniversary began last year, and 2026 marks 100 years since the library became owner of its namesake's personal collection, making it a full-fledged research center.
Brooklyn's Green-Wood Cemetery is set to become the first on the East Coast to offer human composting.
Dozens of middle school girls celebrated National Girls and Women in Sports Day at the Brooklyn Basketball Training Center on Wednesday.
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Wind chills could dive below zero, making any amount of time outdoors dangerous. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
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